Is this 114h gear sleeve OK?

[basto]

The threads look bent down to me, but the rest of the sleeve is in good condition. Is this normal?
Thanks
Basto

[Keta]

Yes, Penn used buttress threads on the 114H gearsleve.  That's one of the problems I'm having finding a tap to make stars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttress_thread

[basto]

Thanks Keta.That`s a relief.My reel education is expanding thanks to guys like you.
I managed to find a 114h about the same vintage as my 113h, even has the same coloured honeycombe handgrip.
Everything inside looks great, but I need to update the drag.
It`s going to be my 114h narrow project.
Thanks again!
Basto

[basto]

there is another question I have about the main gear in this 114h. I know the chances are slim but because it is shinnier than the main gear in my 113h, which is carbon steel, could the 114h gear possibly be stainless?

[Keta]

Most likely steel.  Put a magnet on it, if it holds strong it's steel, if it holds weak or not at all it's SS.

[basto]

Thanks, I`ll try the magnet when I get home.